Looking for speaker suggestions
I am currently contemplating a speaker upgrade. I do very much like my current Shahinian Hawks and will most probably keep them in reserve, as I can always use the bottoms as a pair of subs. But I have listening more recently to a lot more Jazz and classic rock.
I initially considered trying the Klipsch Heresy III’s again after owning the II’s years ago but from what I read they have not done away with the fatiguing factor that drove me from them initially. Although my system has changed dramatically since then also.
I am thinking of
keeping them used as you can usually end up with a speaker you can’t afford new
that way, perhaps they are older technology but that is the tradeoff. Wilson
Puppy could fit the bill, but condition is also a factor.
Listening room is dedicated, 15 x 25. Associated electronics,
ARC LS27, Levinson 333, PS Audio Direct Stream, PS Memory Player and a Magnum Dynalab
MD809
Budget, ideally around 5k but can go more for something
exceptional (max 10k)
Suggestions?
stevea11757 OP Your amp the Mark Levinson 333 is way over engineered and powered for the Klipsch's, this amp deserves to use it's 300w/ch @8 ohms; 600w/ch @4 ohms; 1,200w/ch @2 ohms. And 45amp continuous at 2ohms power into something more challenging than Klipsch. I suggest looking at something like used Wilson Watt/Puppy 6 or 7's for this amp to stretch it's legs into for Jazz and classic rock. Cheers George |
Before you drop 10K on a pair of speakers, see if you can find someone within driving distance who has a pair of Tekton Double Impacts, especially if they are well broken in. Not only are they fantastic speakers, but you can also use your choice of amps to drive them. I had speakers that were far more expensive, but sold them after I auditioned the Double Impacts. I agree with the first responder to your post who said let your ears be the judge. Good luck with your search. |
I have had two sets of Heresy's, have a set of Forte's I bought new in 1990 and have had Cornwall's as well. I now have a set of Salk Sound HT3's and they are just fantastic. If you can get a set used like I did, you can find them for $5k or less. They have several different speaker series available and all of them are very good. They are all hand made in the US and the veneer work on them is as good as any piece of furniture in your house. Go to the SalkSound web page and look for a link to Available now for the used speakers available. You won't regret it... |
